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Recent ‘non-traditional’ grads define the changing face of the college classroom
The face of college classrooms across the country is changing as more “non-traditional” students return to school to finish a degree—or start a new one. Their reasons range from pursuing personal interests to changing careers, advancing in their current ones, or increasing their earning potential. A 2023...
10 Columbus residents stuck in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall soon
A beautiful day at Jamaica will soon turn into a nightmare for many, including 10 Columbus, GA residents vacationing. We spoke to two people, one of which is with their family, and another who is with a group of friends, who state Tuesday afternoon is beautiful. Tomorrow, the weather will...
Cougar baseball alum and Savannah Bananas player DR Meadows aired on The Kelly Clarkson Show
NEW YORK CITY - Columbus State University baseball alum and current Savannah Bananas center fielder David (DR) Meadows recently was a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Meadows and the Bananas' owner, Jesse Cole, sat down with Clarkson to discuss the passion story behind the team and the rules of Banana Ball.
National Blueberry Month: Learn more about the berry that’s so popular in Georgia
Peak blueberry harvest season in Georgia is from late May to mid-July, making Georgia the best place to be for National Blueberry month. Blueberries are considered one of the top 10 most popular crops by value in the state, experts say. “There are around 30,000 acres of blueberries in the...
Dry skies, high buys: Firework safety ignites concerns as sales soar in Tennessee, Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — America celebrates its 248th birthday on Thursday, and while the day is sure to end with a bang, authorities are also hoping it doesn't end with a wildfire. The Tennessee Division of Forestry is reminding residents that dry land can be dangerous. According to the Climate...
Rusty Taco Announces First Georgia-Based Location
Rusty Taco, a street-style taco restaurant known for its fresh ingredients and flavorful menu, announced its first Georgia location in the Atlanta neighborhood of Summerhill. The restaurant will be operated by MBC Concessions, a group of well-experienced restaurant operators, and will be located at 572 Hank Aaron Drive SW in Atlanta.
Audit: Georgia agencies can improve call center operations
(The Center Square) — Georgians who turn to some state agencies' call centers for help cannot always reach representatives and sometimes face long waits when the departments are experiencing high call volumes. The findings were included in a new audit from the Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts, which examined six state agencies' customer service approaches and call center technologies. The review included "limited reviews" of chatbots, email and websites. ...
Georgians suffer sweltering heat, rising energy bills
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Atlanta and much of Georgia will celebrate the Fourth of July under a heat advisory. Temperatures in the 90s are expected through the holiday weekend, sending air conditioners into overdrive as they fight...
Georgia election workers who won $148M judgment against Giuliani want his bankruptcy case thrown out
Rudy Giuliani’s creditors, including two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, are opposing his attempt to convert his bankruptcy into a liquidation, saying they’ll likely ask that the case be thrown out instead because of what they call his flouting of bankruptcy laws.
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